Schools in Ilfracombe, South West (2025)
6 schools · 1,850 students · 4 academy, 2 local authority · median Pupils on roll 207.
Ilfracombe, in South West, has 6 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,850 students. By level there are 5 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 4 academy, 2 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Ilfracombe's schools is 207, in line with the South West median. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School (71.5, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by West Down School (66.3, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy (62.2, top 50% of secondary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy (1,016 students), Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School (326 students), Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School (207 students).
Ranked schools in Ilfracombe
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 172Berrynarbor Church of England Primary SchoolIlfracombe · Academy Primary– · 69 students
- 266West Down SchoolIlfracombe · Academy Primary– · 95 students
- 362The Ilfracombe Church of England AcademyIlfracombe · Academy Secondary47.9 Attainment 8 · 1,016 students
- 441Combe Martin Primary SchoolIlfracombe · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 137 students
- 525Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery SchoolIlfracombe · Local authority Primary– · 207 students
- 614Ilfracombe Church of England Junior SchoolIlfracombe · Local authority Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School Ilfracombe · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 71.5 Top 25% | – | 69 |
| 2 | West Down School Ilfracombe · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 66.3 Top 50% | – | 95 |
| 3 | The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy Ilfracombe · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 62.2 Top 50% | 47.9 Attainment 8 | 1,016 |
| 4 | Combe Martin Primary School Ilfracombe · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 40.7 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 137 |
| 5 | Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School Ilfracombe · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Local authority | 25.4 Lower 50% | – | 207 |
| 6 | Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School Ilfracombe · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 14.3 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 326 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Ilfracombe side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ilfracombe?
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Ilfracombe with a Success Index (England) of 71.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Ilfracombe?
Ilfracombe has 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) educating 1,850 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Ilfracombe?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Ilfracombe is 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.